Who We Serve

The learning profiles of students with dyslexia and other related language-based learning differences are often complex, and our team of experts carefully reviews each student’s strengths and needs. Overall, Jemicy students typically demonstrate average to superior cognitive abilities and healthy social and emotional well-being. Our students are motivated to learn but often struggle in a traditional classroom setting because challenges with reading, writing, math, and/or organizational skills prevent their academic performance from reflecting their true cognitive potential.
Who Jemicy Serves
LOWER SCHOOL
Primary area of difficulty is reading or a diagnosis of dyslexia or Specific Learning Disorder/Disability (SLD) in reading

Secondary difficulties in the following areas:
  • Math
  • Writing
  • Executive Function
  • ADHD
  • Expressive/Receptive Language
  • Processing speed
  • Working memory
Who Jemicy Serves
MIDDLE SCHOOL
Primary areas of difficulty in reading and/or writing

Secondary difficulties in the following areas:
  • Math
  • Executive Function
  • ADHD
  • Expressive/Receptive Language
  • Processing speed
  • Working memory
Who Jemicy Serves
UPPER  SCHOOL
Primary areas of difficulty in reading, writing, math, executive function, processing speed, and/or working memory

Secondary difficulties may include ADHD
Lower, Middle, & Upper School
SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL PROFILES
  • Possesses overall healthy social-emotional functioning
  • Possibly exhibits secondary anxiety or frustration resulting from academic challenges
  • May have reduced motivation in traditional classroom settings, but generally motivated to learn
  • Thrives in a supportive, strengths-based environment
Lower, Middle, & Upper School
JEMICY IS UNABLE TO SERVE
Learning Profiles Typically Not Supported at Jemicy: 
  • Pragmatic (social) Language Deficits
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder
  • Intellectual Disabilities
  • Significant Communication Disorders
  • Emotional or Behavioral Disorders
  • Requirement of one-on-one support 
  • Recent history of verbal or physical aggression, elopement/unsafe behaviors, self-injurious behaviors, acute severe emotional distress.
Our team of experts carefully reviews each student’s profile to determine whether Jemicy can provide the support needed for them to succeed. We understand that every child and situation is unique, so if you are uncertain whether or not Jemicy is the right option, please reach out to our Admission team for a personal consultation.
An internationally recognized leader in educating talented and bright students with dyslexia or other related language-based learning differences.

Lower and Middle School Campus

11 Celadon Road
Owings Mills, Maryland 21117
Phone: 410-653-2700
Fax: 410-653-1972

Upper School Campus

11202 Garrison Forest Road
Owings Mills, Maryland 21117
Phone: 410-653-2700
Fax: 410-753-8085

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